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06 Jul 2018
iPhone2018 iPhones to come in gold, blue, red, orange colors
Apple's 2018 iPhone line-up consists of a 5.8-inch OLED display iPhone, a larger 6.5-inch OLED display iPhone, and a more affordable 6.1-inch LCD display iPhone.
05 Jul 2018
RomeAlexa is the game master in a new board game
London-based startup Sensible Object has launched a new board game called "When in Rome," which uses Amazon's voice-enabled digital assistant Alexa as the game master.
05 Jul 2018
BostonAndroid apps secretly record smartphone screens: Study
Researchers from the Northeastern University in Boston have discovered that some Android apps secretly record your mobile screen and share that data with third parties.
05 Jul 2018
Reliance JioJioMoney reportedly exposes user data, including Aadhaar and JioMoney mPIN
An online report has surfaced recently that claims that Reliance Jio's payments platform, Jio Money, carries a bug that exposes user data, including details like Aadhaar number, date of birth, and JioMoney mPIN.
05 Jul 2018
IndiaVivo Z10 with 24-MP selfie camera launched for Rs. 14,990
As the latest entrant in India's already crowded mid-budget smartphone segment, Vivo has launched its Z10 smartphone for Rs. 14,990.
05 Jul 2018
IndiaJio GigaFiber announced for 1,100 cities, registrations begin August 15
At the company's 41st annual general meeting (AGM), Reliance announced the launch of its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband solution, now called Jio GigaFiber.
05 Jul 2018
IndiaAll you need to know about Reliance's JioPhone 2
With Reliance's JioPhone being quite the success, Mukesh Ambani, at Reliance's 41st annual general meeting (AGM) announced a successor.
05 Jul 2018
TechnologyNow, AI engine can analyze ash in understanding volcanic eruptions
Scientists led by Daigo Shoji from the Earth-Life Science Institute (Tokyo Institute of Technology) have now shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can be trained to categorize different types of volcanic ash.
05 Jul 2018
SmartphonesHonor 10 GT variant with 8GB RAM launched in China
As a performance variant of the flagship Honor 10 smartphone, the Huawei-owned brand has launched Honor 10 GT in China.
04 Jul 2018
Facebook5 times Facebook shamelessly copied from Snapchat
If imitation is a form of flattery, then Facebook must be Snapchat's biggest fan. Over the years, it has unapologetically ripped off features from Snapchat.
04 Jul 2018
IndiaVolvo launches its first-ever small SUV at Rs. 39.90 lakh
Swedish carmaker Volvo has launched its first-ever small SUV, the Volvo XC40, in India.
04 Jul 2018
IndiaASUS takes on OnePlus, launches ZenFone 5Z for Rs. 29,999
ASUS has officially launched its 2018 flagship, the ASUS ZenFone 5Z, in India today.
04 Jul 2018
SamsungSamsung developing curved battery for foldable phone: Reports
According to reports, Samsung is developing a curved battery for its much anticipated foldable smartphone called the Galaxy X.
04 Jul 2018
FacebookWhat'll happen to your Facebook account after you pass away?
A deceased user's account on Facebook can be processed in three ways: it can be memorialized, it can be deleted, and someone can request downloading the contents of the account and then have it deleted.
04 Jul 2018
SamsungBug in Samsung phones randomly sends users' photos to contacts
Reddit users have reported a bug in their Samsung smartphones that is sending random pictures from their camera roll to random contacts via SMS without permission.
04 Jul 2018
GmailForget machines, even humans read your Gmail messages
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, third-party app developers can read the e-mails of Gmail users who sign up for these email-based apps and services.
04 Jul 2018
IndiaGovt asks WhatsApp to stop the propagation of fake news
The government has asked WhatsApp "in no uncertain terms" to ensure that the platform is not misused for the propagation of fake news.
04 Jul 2018
AndroidGoogle Android P Beta 3 released: Here are the details
Google has now released the third beta version of Android P, also known as Android P Developer Preview 4/Android P Beta 3.
03 Jul 2018
IndiaHow Android Go can be a game-changer for Google
The Android Go operating system (OS) by Google is an optimized version of the latest Android Oreo OS which is specially designed for low-configuration smartphones.
03 Jul 2018
XiaomiXiaomi Mi Max 3 to launch soon, CEO drops hint
After having confirmed a July launch, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has now shared the retail box of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max 3.
03 Jul 2018
XiaomiLike Vivo, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 gets pop-up selfie camera
In the race to offer a truly all-screen smartphone, the only hurdle is the front camera and other essential sensors. And, the notch is not a solution but a comprise.
03 Jul 2018
IndiaASUS ZenFone 5Z launch tomorrow, price starts at Rs. 29,999
A day ahead of its launch in India, the price of ASUS ZenFone 5Z has surfaced on Flipkart - ASUS's exclusive sales partner.
03 Jul 2018
HuaweiTop 6 upcoming foldable smartphones in the market
There seems to be a barrage of upcoming foldable smartphones in the market, at least that is how brands are making it sound like, with some promising foldable screens as soon as 2018.
03 Jul 2018
AppleEverything we know about the 2018 Apple iPhone line up
In some weeks from now, Apple is expected to unveil its 2018 line up of iPhones.
03 Jul 2018
iOS6 apps to use if you don't have a Kindle
We can safely assume Amazon's Kindle is the most preferable way to read e-books.
03 Jul 2018
YouTubeWhat'll happen to your Google account after you pass away?
If you haven't already, you might want to think about what will happen to your Google account once you pass away.
03 Jul 2018
IndiaFiiO M7 High-Resolution lossless audio player launched for Rs. 19,990
Chinese audio equipment maker FiiO has launched its M7 High-Resolution lossless audio player in India at Rs. 19,900.
03 Jul 2018
LGReportedly, Google will release its own smartwatch this year
According to the Business Insider, 2018 might finally turn out to be the year when Google releases its own smartwatch.
02 Jul 2018
AndroidOPPO Realme 1 Solar Red color variant launched in India
Adding a bit of color to the product mix, OPPO-owned Realme brand has launched its Realme 1 (4GB RAM/64GB storage variant) in a new Solar Red color option.
02 Jul 2018
SamsungEverything we know about the Huawei Honor Note 10
After a year's gap, Huawei-owned Honor brand is working to revive its Honor Note series of smartphones.
02 Jul 2018
DNALab-grown Neanderthal mini-brains might shed more light on human evolution
Up until now, researchers' attempts to understand the success of Homo sapiens over their less fortunate evolutionary uncles, the Neanderthals, literally involved studying a void i.e. the empty space in Neanderthal skulls.
02 Jul 2018
TechCrunchReportedly, China has developed a Star Wars-like laser rifle
If a report by the South China Morning Post is to be believed, we may be pretty close to seeing a mass deployment of Star Wars-like laser rifles.
02 Jul 2018
International Space Station (ISS)NASA sent 20 mice astronauts to space, here's why
Space exposure poses myriad health risks to Earth-dwellers, including the likes of vision loss, cancer, and psychological ailments.
02 Jul 2018
IndiaOnePlus 6 Red color variant launched at Rs. 39,999
Days after introducing the top-spec OnePlus 6 Midnight Black (8GB/256GB) model, the company has now launched the much-awaited OnePlus 6 Red color variant in India.
02 Jul 2018
SmartphonesCamera-maker Light to launch a smartphone with 9 massive lenses!
If you thought dual lens and triple lens cameras being offered by today's flagship phones are the pinnacle of phone camera technology, think again.
02 Jul 2018
SamsungWhich all smartphones got cheaper recently?
Smartphone technology is getting better by the day, but devices, especially the premium ones, are getting expensive and that's when "price drops" come to the rescue of buyers.
01 Jul 2018
NetflixAfter Netflix, and Snapchat, Google set to enter gaming industry
Going by this week's announcements, the gaming industry is set to see a bunch of new players soon.
01 Jul 2018
Nokia MobilesNokia phones to get Android P in August: Report
According to an e-mail that a NokiaPowerUser customer received from Nokia Mobile Care, all Nokia smartphones will receive the latest Android P update in August this year.
01 Jul 2018
IndiaXiaomi Mi A1 finally getting the Android Oreo 8.1 update
Xiaomi's one and only Android One smartphone, the Mi A1, has finally started receiving the Android Oreo 8.1 software update, including the Android security patch released for June.
01 Jul 2018
MicrosoftMicrosoft's upcoming foldable Surface smartphone will be "pocketable"
Reports suggest that Microsoft's much-rumored foldable Surface smartphone, codenamed Andromeda, will be pocket-sized.
